The wait is almost over, folks.
South Dakota will officially kick off the Bob Nielson era and the 2016 season Thursday night against New Mexico.
The Lobos are South Dakota's ninth FBS opponent in the last seven years. The Coyotes are 1-7 against those opponents, with the lone win coming against Minnesota in 2010.
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The University of South Dakota has its new women's basketball coach.
Athletic Director David Herbster officially introduced Dawn Plitzuweit during a news conference on Monday. She's the tenth head coach in program history.
Plitzuweit brings an impressive 188-93 (.669) career record to Vermillion, which she compiled over nine seasons at Northern...